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Statements of Financial Condition (USD $)
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Investment in Bullion    
Gold $ 96,337,000 [1] $ 95,032,000 [1]
Silver 68,563,000 [1] 67,745,000 [1]
Platinum 12,213,000 [1] 12,072,000 [1]
Palladium 8,314,000 [1] 8,340,000 [1]
Investment in Bullion 185,427,000 [1] 183,189,000 [1]
Total assets 185,427,000 183,189,000
LIABILITIES    
Fees payable to Sponsor 103,116 107,543
Bullion payable 0 8,695,000
Total liabilities 103,000 8,802,000
REDEEMABLE SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT    
Shares at redemption value to investors 202,243,000 [2] 182,586,000 [2]
Shareholders’ deficit (16,919,000) (8,199,000)
Total liabilities, redeemable Shares & shareholders’ deficit $ 185,427,000 $ 183,189,000
[1] The investment in Bullion is valued at the lower of cost or market value. Refer to note 2.1 for a breakdown of cost and market value of the investment in Bullion.
[2] Authorized share capital is unlimited and no par value per Share. Shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012 were 2,200,000 and at December 31, 2011 were 2,100,000.